Chapter 8 I wake up to the dimly lit room as the morning light tries to peek through the curtains. The warmth of the fireplace casts flickering shadows on the walls, creating a cozy atmosphere. I stretch, feeling the soft sheets against my skin, trying to recall the events of the night. They flash by in a blur of passion and sleep, leaving me with a hazy memory. As I sit up, I notice the door to the room is slightly ajar, and I catch a glimpse of a maid slipping out, carrying a bundle of dirty laundry. The faint fragrance of fresh laundry drifts my way, and I take a deep breath, feeling the comforting scent engulfing me. I scan the room, finding the maid has set fresh linen on the arm of the couch, and I also spot a tray of food positioned on the coffee table by the fireplace. My stomach growls, demanding attention, and I can't resist the temptation. I slip out of bed, my bare feet touching the cold floor, making me shiver. I tiptoe over to the tray. Gripping the silver lid, I lift it off and reveal our breakfast, which consists of scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a small pile of buttered toast. My mouth waters, and I pick up a fork, ready to dig in. Just as I'm about to take my first bite, strong arms wrap around my waist, startling me and making me jump. "How do you feel?" Xandros's husky voice asks next to my ear, his breath warm on my neck, and I lean back against him. "Hungry," I murmur, still eyeing the food. He chuckles, pressing a soft kiss to my temple, before releasing me to wander off to the bathroom. I watch him for a second, mesmerized by the sight of his plump ass. Stealing a piece of bacon off the tray, I take the opportunity to slip into his closet, grabbing one of his shirts to cover my naked body and finding some underwear. I slip them on, the soft fabric caressing my skin as I return to the tray of food. I sit on the plush carpet, my back against the couch, and begin eating while enjoying the warmth offered from the fireplace. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, the salty bacon contrasting with the creamy fluffy eggs, and the toast providing a crunch I didn't realize I was craving. The savory taste of the meal lingers in my mouth, and I relish every morsel, then pouting when I finish mine. The warmth of the fire on my skin adds to the cozy feeling, making me content and relaxed. Xandros emerges from the bathroom, dressed in a pair of loose gray sweatpants, his chest is smooth and bare, dark hair dusting across his chest and down his abs, escaping into his pants. I watch him move around the room, looking for something, his abs round and tight. The muscles in his chest are well defined but not overly so, and his golden skin catches the light, reflecting it as he moves. Though for some odd reason my marks no longer mar his skin, which upsets me a little, his skin completely blemish free and untainted. Finally, he finds what he is looking for, which turns out to be his phone. He joins me by the fire, sitting beside me as he slides his plate between us. "Eat, I can feel you're still hungry," he orders, and I am like a bottomless pit, starving, so I don't bother to argue. We eat together. There's a comfortable silence between us, but I can't help noticing how he keeps checking his phone, his brow furrowed. He shakes his head. "What's wrong?" I ask, my curiosity getting the better of me. He exhales, the noise sounding frustrated. "Javier, my Beta, should have been back last night, I think he's avoiding me for some reason," he says, his voice tinged with concern. "Where did he go?" I ask him. Xandros watches me for a second. "To get information for me on someone," he purses his lips, biting down on his bottom. I can sense the worry in his tone. "As I said, I have ways to find out information on people, Javier is one of those sources, he's well connected," I feel a pang of worry from the way Xandros watches me, telling me the person Javier is looking into is me which makes me nervous. It makes me wonder what will happen when he learns who I am. Although I am shocked he hasn't ordered that information from me. Maybe he is hoping I will tell him more. "I might have to leave you here tomorrow night while I attend to some business in the city and hunt down Javier, I'm positive he's back by now, he's just avoiding me," he says with a growl. "Can I come with you?" I ask, hoping to escape the confinement of this room. I look at him, my eyes pleading. He shakes his head, and I feel the weight of his refusal like a stone in my stomach. "Definitely not. Not until I know I can trust you," he growls, his tone firm and final. I never ran off last time, I've done everything he's asked of me. 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His touch no longer excites me and I squirm, wanting to be left alone, but his hand slips into my underwear. However, this time, I pull it out, causing him to growl. "Sienna?" he growls. "I want to sleep," I tell him, my voice toneless, defeated. "Are you seriously chucking a tantrum about me not taking you with me?" he snarls. I don't answer; his question doesn't warrant an answer when he believes it to be a mere tantrum. It isn't. It's about feeling like a prisoner. How would he like it if he was confined to four walls and told to be happy about it? When I don't answer, he shoves me away. He stomps into the closet, retrieving clothes and then leaves the room, slamming and locking the door behind him. In that moment, I realize I've become nothing more than a sex toy to him, and a tear slides down my cheek. The room suddenly feels suffocating, like the walls are closing in and I need some fresh air. I get up and head toward the window, drawing the curtains aside. 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